G oog le BadWeB | Login/out | Topics | Search | Custodians | Register | Edit Profile

Buell Forum » XBoard » Archive through October 20, 2011 » Ulysses Headlight question « Previous Next »

Author Message
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Ulyssesgranted
Posted on Saturday, September 03, 2011 - 10:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hello, all! I recently picked up a 2006 Ulysses and I'm dealing with an electrical short in the headlight wiring. There is a 4 wire connector that goes into the headlight and the orange wire was severed. As I was looking at the back of the 2-headlight setup, I noticed a plug that goes in between the 2 bulbs and it looks like it has a slot for a small bulb or fuse or something. Right now, the one light works on low, one on high, but I read in the manual that both are supposed to work on high. I guess my questions are

1. What on Earth is that light/fuse plug?
2. If I reconnect the orange wire, do you think that both bulbs will work on high?

Thanks for any help!
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Johnboy777
Posted on Saturday, September 03, 2011 - 11:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The orange is for the running light/city light, that sits between the high and low beam. I don't recall the bulb it takes.

Here's how to get both lights on when you switch to high beam

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/3842/599673.html

(Message edited by froggy on September 04, 2011)
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Argentcorvid
Posted on Saturday, September 03, 2011 - 11:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

you read the manual wrong.

normal operation is only one of the lights on at a time.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Froggy
Posted on Sunday, September 04, 2011 - 01:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

On that connector is 3 hot wires and a ground. The black is a ground, the yellow is low beam, white is high beam, and orange is for the running light. The running light only came standard on export bikes and then all 09+ XB. You can stick a bulb in there if you like, it is the same bulb as the licence plate light.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Ulyssesgranted
Posted on Sunday, September 04, 2011 - 11:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks for the info! I'll do the light mod and stick a bulb in the plug. Have a great holiday weekend!
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Ourdee
Posted on Sunday, September 04, 2011 - 09:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I put a green bulb in mine. When the parking lights are on the headlights glow green now. Bulb is the same as an 06 liberty license plate bulb.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Scott1965
Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 - 08:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Bulb number is 194 or 168
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Panhead_dan
Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 - 09:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I know this is silly but there is a bulb available that is a 7 color rotating LED. You can set your ign to park and your new light and the tail light will be on. The headlights look perty cool if it's dark out. I call it "mood lighting". It's been a hit around the campfire a few times.
whatever
« Previous Next »

Add Your Message Here
Post:
Bold text Italics Underline Create a hyperlink Insert a clipart image

Username: Posting Information:
This is a public posting area. Enter your username and password if you have an account. Otherwise, enter your full name as your username and leave the password blank. Your e-mail address is optional.
Password:
E-mail:
Options: Post as "Anonymous" (Valid reason required. Abusers will be exposed. If unsure, ask.)
Enable HTML code in message
Automatically activate URLs in message
Action:

Topics | Last Day | Tree View | Search | User List | Help/Instructions | Rules | Program Credits Administration